When you start comparing pavilion prices, it is easy to end up with numbers that describe very different projects. One price may cover the timber package. Another may include roofing or stain. A finished, installed pavilion adds work beyond the kit itself.
The useful question is not only “What does a pavilion cost?” It is “What am I getting, and what else will I need for my property?” Here is how to make that comparison clearer.
Start with what the kit includes
A standard Woodland pavilion kit brings together precut timber framing, preassembled timber trusses, connection hardware, and drawings. Standard kits also include 2×8 pine tongue-and-groove decking, which creates the traditional wood ceiling you see from underneath.
Touch-up stain is provided for stained kits, so you can take care of small marks after assembly.
Your roofing and finish choices shape the final package. A configuration with no roofing material will differ from one supplied with metal roofing or shingles. Always compare the contents listed in the quote, rather than assuming every package is the same.
Decking attachment nails or screws are purchased separately.
Make sure you’re pricing the same size
A “20 × 20 pavilion” can mean two different things. Woodland’s listed size describes the post footprint, with the roof extending beyond it. If a competing quote uses the roof dimensions as its listed size, the posts sit inside that footprint.
Here’s how that difference looks with an example 1-foot roof overhang on each side. Both are described as 20 × 20, but they do not provide the same post footprint.
In this example, Woodland’s 20 × 20 post footprint is 400 sq ft, compared with 324 sq ft for a 20 × 20 roof-sized pavilion with 1-foot overhangs on each side.
Before comparing prices, ask whether each listed size refers to the posts or the roof. Then compare the post footprint, clear openings, and overall roof dimensions together. We’ll help you work through those measurements so you know what you’re getting.
The choices that change the kit price
Width, length, and height
Size affects more than the amount of roof coverage. A different span or post arrangement can change the timbers and connections the design needs. Two footprints with similar square footage may therefore price differently. Compare the actual dimensions you want, rather than relying on one price per square foot.
Wood species
Kiln-dried pine is Woodland’s standard wood option. Pressure-treated pine, Cypress, and Eastern Red Cedar offer different appearances and pricing. If you are choosing mainly for a finished color, talk with us about the stain as well as the species—you may have more than one way to get a look you like.
Roofing, finish, and decorative details
Metal or shingle roofing, stain selections, and the amount of decorative plating all influence the package. Where the design allows it, reducing decorative plating can help with the budget. Structural connection requirements still follow the pavilion’s design.
Price two versions with the same dimensions and change one selection at a time. That makes it easier to see whether a particular upgrade is worth it to you.
Look beyond the kit price
Your complete project budget may include several separate pieces. Getting these on paper early makes it easier to plan the pavilion you actually want.
- Delivery or pickup: your location and receiving arrangements affect the cost of getting the kit home.
- Site and foundation work: grading, concrete, footings, and related work are arranged with your local professionals.
- Installation and equipment: plan for the crew and suitable unloading and lifting equipment.
- Permits and engineering: requirements depend on the project and location. Pavilion engineering is quoted separately when needed; foundation and site engineering are arranged locally.
- Applicable taxes and selected extras: review these alongside the package price.
If you are adding lighting, electrical service, landscaping, or furniture, keep those in the overall budget too. They may sit outside the pavilion order, but they are still part of creating the space.
Where can you adjust the budget?
Start with the things that matter most: enough room for your plans and a look you will enjoy. Then compare a different footprint, kiln-dried pine, finish options, or decorative plating. Shop pickup may be useful if you have suitable transport and can arrange it comfortably.
A smaller package is not always the right answer. Spending less on a finish option may make more sense than choosing a footprint that feels cramped every time you use it.
Get an estimate you can build a plan around
Use Woodland’s Design & Price tool to compare your kit selections, then review shipping and tax separately. Email the estimate to yourself so you have a clear starting point for a conversation with our team.
Online pricing is an estimate. Final details and pricing are verified with a Woodland Timber Specialist.
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